Eastern China Travel Tips

Often visited as a day trip from nearby Shanghai, Hangzhou has much more to see and do than is possible to fit into one day. So enchanting are the waters of West Lake (Xi Hu) and the peaks of the ...
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As one of the world?s most dynamic, fast-paced metropolises, Shanghai is a city of startling juxtapositions and a vibrant meeting point of East and West, modern and traditional. The ever-changing ...
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From ubiquitous dishes like stir-fried noodles and dim sum, to oddities like duck-blood soup and stinky tofu, eating in Shanghai is a vibrant and varied affair, and traveling foodies can?t fail to ...
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Since 1990 Shanghai has grown at a startling rate, to become the largest center of commerce and business in central China and largest cargo port in the world. The city is a huge draw for tourists, ...
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Shanghai arguably has the best nightlife in China, but it?s not limited to bars and clubs. One of the most unique after-dark experiences you can have while in the city is catching an acrobatics show. ...
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Teahouses are everywhere in Shanghai?certainly no surprise given that tea is an integral part of the history, culture and daily life in China. Today, the teahouse serves as a meeting place for people ...
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Hangzhou, nicknamed Heaven on Earth and the source of inspiration for numerous poets, writers and artists over the centuries, is considered by many to be China?s most beautiful city. If you prefer ...
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Hangzhou, considered to be one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in China, also has one of China?s best nightlife scenes out of Shanghai. Bars, cafes, nightclubs and KTVs stay open through ...
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It might not seem so at first glance, but if you look carefully, Shanghai is a surprisingly family friendly destination with a lot to keep kids of all ages entertained. Here are ten ideas for things ...
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Day trips are a great way to see beyond the city that you're visiting and experience a multitude of sights in one day. This is especially true in such a big country like China. Day trips from ...
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There simply is no better way to gain an understanding of the intricate Chinese tea culture than to spend a day in a traditional Chinese tea village. Though tea shops are seemingly scattered around ...
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Despite being a modern city of over six million people, Hangzhou still prominently features a large number of ancient style temples and pagodas where visitors may feel as if they?re passing time in ...
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Mystifying audiences since 2007 the Impression West Lake show is arguably the most popular and well-known evening show in the entire city of Hangzhou. Staged on Yuehu Lake?a smaller yet natural part ...
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The Ten Scenes of the West Lake are arguably the most popular attractions in the entire city of Hangzhou. This series of ten naturally occurring scenes take place at various parts of West Lake and ...
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